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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine
will not
turn
over
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
CAUSE
1. Out of fuel.
2.
Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
3.
Engine flooded.
4.
Bad spark plug.
5.
Dirty air filter.
6.
Dirty fuel filter.
7.
Water in fuel.
8.
9.
CORRECTION
1.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
10.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
1.
Dirty air filter.
2.
Bad spark plug.
3.
Weak or dead battery.
4.
Dirty fuel filter.
5.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Fill fuel tank.
2.
See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4.
Replace spark plug.
5.
Clean/replace
air filter.
6.
Replace fuel filter.
7.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
8.
Check all wiring.
9.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
section.
10.
Contact an authorized service center/department.
6.
Loose or damaged wiring.
7.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
8.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
1.
Clean/replace
air filter.
2.
Replace spark plug.
3.
Recharge or replace battery.
4.
Replace fuel filter.
5.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
6.
Check all wiring.
7.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
section.
1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.
2.
Attachment clutch is engaged.
3.
Weak or dead battery.
4.
Blown fuse.
5.
Corroded battery terminals.
6.
Loose or damaged wiring.
7.
Faulty ignition switch.
8.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
9.
Faulty operator presence switch(es).
1. Weak or dead battery.
2.
Corroded battery terminals.
3.
Loose or damaged wiring.
4.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Cutting too much grass/too fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
1.
2.
3.
Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under
mower.
4.
Dirty air filter.
5.
Low oil level/dirty oil.
6.
Faulty spark plug.
7.
Dirty fuel filter.
8.
Stale or dirty fuel.
8.
Contact an authorized service center/department.
1.
Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2.
Disengage attachment
clutch.
3.
Recharge or replace battery.
4.
Replace fuse.
5.
Clean battery terminals.
6.
Check all wiring.
7.
Check/replace
ignition switch.
8.
Check/replace
solenoid or starter.
9.
Contact an authorized service center/department.
1.
Recharge or replace battery.
2.
Clean battery terminals.
3.
Check all wiring.
4.
Check/replace
solenoid or starter.
1.
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.
9.
Water in fuel.
10.
Spark plug wire loose.
11.
Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12.
Dirty/clogged muffler.
13.
Loose or damaged wiring.
14.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
15.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
3.
Clean underside of mower housing.
4.
Clean/replace
air filter.
5.
Check oil level/change oil.
6.
Clean and regap or change spark plug.
7.
Replace fuel filter.
8.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
9.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
10.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
11.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
12.
Clean/replace
muffler.
13.
Check all wiring.
14.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
15.
Contact an authorized service center/department.
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